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With many servicemembers exiting the military from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), it should come as no surprise that some decide to stay in the area and try their hand at opening a business. It's also no surprise that many of those who do, delve into the fitness industry after witnessing
Arts
A trip to Browsers Bookshop in Olympia isn't just about buying books; it's about thumbing through stationary crafted by local artists, sharing a meal with friends at the cookbook club and enjoying a new exhibit in the upstairs art gallery. Browsers is more than a bookstore -- it's a community
Military Life
Tenino is on the map. No, really ... it's on every single map used in the U.S. Army's land navigation portion of basic training. The infamous map, known as the Tenino Special, short for Tenino Military Map, edition 7-DMATC series V791 sheet 1477 IV, is the standard military training map seen
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Are you as tired of donning uncomfortable, standard-issue military field gear as we are? How about going to Clothing & Sales on post only to find a few expensive and "not-quite-what-I'm-looking-for" options? We figured you would be, so we're giving you a short list of the best used and new
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For dog owners in the Pacific Northwest, summer is the best time of year to explore bustling city parks and hunt for the perfect off-leash dog park. Taking the time to play fetch and get paws (and feet) muddy under the summer sun is essential to animal health, especially after
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There's nothing like sleeping in on a Saturday morning, then rolling out of bed and letting the day take you where it may. It's a lifestyle most single people, particularly single servicemembers, take full advantage of at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where on-base entertainment can keep anyone busy long before the
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Uprooting and moving across the country can be one of the most stressful components of changing duty stations for servicemembers and their families. The transition can be especially frustrating for school-age children who are forced to start over in a new city, at a brand-new school, among people they've never
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After all the formations are over, the company areas are cleaned, and the motor pool gates are locked on a Friday afternoon, servicemembers are finally free to enjoy the weekend. But not all servicemembers living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord make an immediate dash for the gate. Instead, you're likely to
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Going to the gym day-in and day-out can get mind-numbingly boring for exercise enthusiasts. There's no way around it -- the gym experience will grow stale right when you're on the cusp of achieving your exercise goals. But instead of throwing in the towel and plopping your tush back down
Arts
There's something truly satisfying about spending money on fashion for a cause, especially when "the cause" is none other than YWCA Pierce County. The nonprofit organization has been serving Pierce County and Washington State since 1906, and its programs aid over 15,000 individuals facing domestic violence issues each year. With
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City living is all about ease: easy access to entertainment, nightlife, housing, and of course, public transportation. Cities across the Pacific Northwest pride themselves on living up to that "quick and easy" mantra, especially cities like Tacoma. But let's not take the city's word for it when we could just
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You may not believe me when I say there are more ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than just by finding a stiff drink -- but trust me, there are. Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) is offering an alternative to the standard drinking smorgasbord this
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The art of dance is about passionate expression and storytelling, am I right? Don't we all sink into our theater seats knowing we'll be wooed by romantic costumes and storylines of classical ballet? Don't we all hold our breath as we watch hip-hop dancers lay their emotion down with the
Music
Country music isn't what it used to be. The days of nothing but twanging guitars, cowboy hats and dusty boots are far behind us, and they've left plenty of room for genre-blurring, feel-good music. Local country music star Ethan Tucker is all about exploring those musical opportunities, and he's doing
Features
It's often the smallest acts of kindness that set the tone for our workdays, including something as simple as a stranger buying us a hot cup of coffee. For uniformed civil servants, especially, the seemingly-insignificant act can serve as a reminder that the community appreciates what you do. That sentiment
Attractions
Winters in the Pacific Northwest might not be as harsh as those of neighboring states (you can keep all that snow to yourself, Idaho and Montana), but they're still long and brisk enough to keep many of us indoors, staring wistfully out the window. Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Family & Morale,
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When one experiences life as a soldier, airman, sailor or Marine, he or she doesn't experience it alone. Friends, family members and sometimes even the community experiences the effects of military life along with the servicemember. Those parallel, collateral experiences are most often unacknowledged ... until now, that is. The
Jobs & Education
If you're a servicemember at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) searching for the best educational opportunities in the area, you won't have to look far: Pierce College made Military Times' Best Colleges 2018 list. It didn't just make the list -- the local college was selected as the top four-year college
Bars & Clubs
Is it just us, or has the world of bar games expanded far beyond the classic lineup of darts, pool and hook and ring toss? Don't get us wrong, any bar game can turn a lackluster outing into an evening of lighthearted fun, but a little variety never hurts. Luckily,
Travel
Imagine waking up in your warm, pillowy sleeping bag, then unzipping your tent to look out at the stunning scenery of the Alaska coastline as it drifts by. Fog rises off the water surrounding you, and you remember you're not on land. You're onboard the Alaska Ferry, a ferry system